Pedro Cabeleira's 'Entroncamento' Critiques Far-Right Policies in Portuguese Town
Portuguese filmmaker Pedro Cabeleira discusses his second feature film 'Entroncamento,' which examines the impact of far-right municipal policies on Roma communities in his hometown. The film, set in the town of Entroncamento, Portugal, critiques measures taken by the new local government against the Roma population. Cabeleira, interviewed in Paris during the film's release, expresses discomfort with the discriminatory actions. The movie highlights the rise of far-right governance in a Portuguese suburb and its social consequences.
Key facts
- Pedro Cabeleira is the director of 'Entroncamento'.
- The film is Cabeleira's second feature-length movie.
- Entroncamento is the filmmaker's hometown in Portugal.
- The film addresses far-right policies targeting Roma populations.
- Cabeleira was interviewed in Paris for the film's release.
- The new municipal government in Entroncamento enacted measures against Roma communities.
- The film critiques the far-right direction of the local administration.
- The release date is July 5, 2026.
Entities
Artists
- Pedro Cabeleira
Institutions
- Le Monde
Locations
- Entroncamento
- Portugal
- Paris
- France